Program Overview

Program Details

The following programs are available:

Cybersecurity Certificate

Learn essential cybersecurity skills in our 4-course Cybersecurity Certificate. Quickly gain the knowledge you need to protect your technology infrastructure from physical and virtual threats.

Data Science with Concentration in Cybersecurity Certificate

Learn how to harness the power of big data and protect technological infrastructures in this nine-course certificate program.

Systems Analysis Certificate

This certificate provides training in analysis and design of information systems. The program prepares students to perform information systems requirements analysis, design, development, installation, and operation, as well as testing and documentation.

Course Details

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

This comprehensive introductory course combines theoretical security models with practical examples to benefit auditors, system administrators, or anyone else with a basic understanding of information technology.

• Topics covered include:
  • Security roles
  • Risk analysis
  • Cryptography
  • Network security
• The course material is consistent with relevant portions of the CompTIA Security+ certification.

Course Schedule

Spring 2026 Schedule

• Date: April 1 - June 10
• Format: In Person
• Instructor: Jack Chang
• Fee: $1,100.00
• Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood

Summer 2026 Schedule

• Date: June 24 - September 2
• Format: In Person
• Instructor: Jack Chang
• Fee: $1,100.00
• Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood

Course Requirements

• Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
• Required textbook: CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, Eighth Edition by Shon Harris (for in-person sections) or CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 Study Guide (for online sections)

Tuition Fee

• The tuition fee for the course is $1,100.00.

Duration

• The course duration is as few as 11 weeks.

Units

• The course is worth 4.0 units.